Austin Family Law Blog

When most people think about marital agreements, they think of prenups—contracts made before the wedding. But what if you’re already married and realize you need to set some things in writing? That’s where a postnuptial agreement, or postnup, comes in. In Texas,...

For many parents, one of the biggest challenges after divorce isn’t just figuring out where their children will live—it’s deciding who gets to make the important calls about their education. What school will they attend? Who decides if they should move districts? What...

Divorce is stressful enough on its own, but add debt into the mix and things get even more complicated. Credit cards, car loans, mortgages, even medical bills—these don’t just disappear when a marriage ends. If you’re going through a divorce in Texas, one of the...

Divorce is difficult—and lonely. So it’s not uncommon for people to ask, “Can I start dating again while my divorce is still in progress?” Technically? Yes. There’s no law in Texas that says you can’t date during a divorce. But the real question isn’t just whether you...

When school’s out and summer rolls around, most parents breathe a little easier. But for divorced or separated parents, summer can bring its own set of challenges—especially when it comes to visitation. If you live in Texas and you’re co-parenting under a custody...

Prenups get all the attention, but what happens if you're already married and realize you need to put some things in writing? That’s where a postnuptial agreement comes in—and for many couples in Texas, it can be a smart, stabilizing move. A postnup isn’t a sign your...

For many couples, the family home is more than just a roof over their heads—it’s where memories were made, kids were raised, and life was built. So when a marriage ends, one of the first questions people ask is, “Who gets the house?” In Texas, dividing property during...

When most people think about divorce, they picture legal documents, courtrooms, and maybe a judge deciding who gets what. And while that’s part of it, anyone who’s actually been through a divorce will tell you: it’s not just a legal process—it’s an emotional one....

Most people hear the word “prenup” and immediately think of wealth protection or worst-case scenarios. It’s often treated like a backup plan in case the marriage falls apart. But what if we told you that a prenuptial agreement can actually help your marriage last...

Divorce doesn’t have to be a war—especially when kids are involved. But let’s be honest: custody can bring out the worst in people. The idea of “losing time” with your child or not having a say in important decisions is terrifying for any parent. Still, not every...